Ind. law expands pharmacist-administered vaccinations

NEW YORK — Under a new law, pharmacists in Indiana will be able to provide an expanded range of immunizations that includes human papillomavirus.

The new law will also allow pharmacists to give immunizations for whooping cough, pneumonia, tetanus, diphtheria and meningitis starting on July 1. Currently, they may only administer flu vaccines. Pharmacists can give the immunizations under a drug order, prescription or according to a protocol approved by physicians. The protocols are available for elderly people receiving the pneumonia vaccine and those ages 11 years and older for the others, lower than the currently required age of 14 years.

Indiana Gov. Mike Pence signed the bill on April 29 in an event attended by leaders from the Indiana Pharmacists Association; the Indiana Retail Council; pharmacists from Walgreens, Kroger, Salem, Ind.-based DanMar Pharmacy, where the signing took place, and others; and heads of the pharmacy schools of Purdue University, Butler University and Manchester University.

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Walgreens enhances app developer program

DEERFIELD, Ill. — Walgreens announced on Thursday that its QuickPrints API now gives participants the ability to tap into functionality, enabling app users to produce and send photo books, wall calendars and folded cards for same-day printing at Walgreens.

Through the company’s Developer Program, third-party app developers can easily integrate the API and its new functionality.

“We’re thrilled to provide app developers with the technology that allows their users to be more creative with their pictures by allowing them to create fun photo products, such as photo books and folded cards,” stated Jasbir Patel, senior director and GMM for photo and e-commerce. “We’re transforming the art of scrapbooking and the personalization of cards by encouraging mobile users to preserve their memories in a more convenient way.”

To celebrate the latest enhancements, Walgreens has launched a contest designed to encourage app developers to incorporate the photo book, wall calendars and folded cards functionality into an app. Participants can enter Thursday through Sept. 30. Walgreens will award the contest winners cash prizes of $2,000 for the best photo book integration, $2,000 for the best folded cards integration, and $2,000 for the best wall calendar integration.

In addition to the added functionality, the QuickPrints API allows for standard, square, canvas and poster prints, as well as flat photo card printing. The developer products are eligible for a 15% revenue share commission earned when the photo order is purchased from a local Walgreens.

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P&G, Alexander McQueen ink fragrance licensing deal

GENEVA & LONDON —Procter & Gamble has announced that P&G Prestige has entered into a licensing agreement with Alexander McQueen to manufacture and sell designer fragrance products under the Alexander McQueen brand name.

“Alexander McQueen has captured the imagination of the world in a unique and indelible way. The brand has become synonymous with modern British couture and will bring their incredibly passionate and emotional point of view to fragrance,” stated Joanne Crewes, president of P&G Prestige. “Alexander McQueen brings a unique perspective to the P&G Prestige portfolio. The contrasting elements of their design approach — fragility and strength, tradition and modernity, fluidity and severity — is incredibly rich territory for fragrance development. This creative approach, combined with our expertise in fragrance and brand building, creates a wonderful opportunity for global growth and expansion. It is a tremendous privilege to partner with Alexander McQueen and to bring this incredible brand into beauty.”

“With the growing popularity and interest in Alexander McQueen, signing a fragrance license was a natural development for the house in expanding our product offering to reach a wider audience. P&G Prestige has showed such passion and belief in our brand; coupled with their expertise and knowledge in fragrances, I am confident that this will be an exciting and successful collaboration,” stated Jonathan Akeroyd, president and CEO of Alexander McQueen.

Pulitzer Prize-winner Peggy Noonan, former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush and singer Diana Ross now feature on the schedule for the National Association of Chain Drug Stores Annual Meeting, slated for April 21-24 in Palm Beach, Fla.

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